Image: The fort has remained vacant since 1979

A new visitor attraction is being proposed for the historic St Catherine's Fort and Island in Tenby, South Wales - more than 30 years after a zoo at the site relocated to new premises.

The fort - currently inaccessible to members of the public and cut off from the mainland at high tide - was constructed during the late 19th century to protect against possible invasion.

Having remained vacant since the relocation of the zoo in 1979, fresh plans to bring the fort back into public use as a new tourist attraction for Tenby have now been drawn up.

Among the proposals is a new entrance bridge to replace the existing structure, which is in a poor state of repair; an educational nature trail; and a revitalised fort building.

Meanwhile, a wire rope suspension bridge linking St Catherine's Island with the mainland also forms part of the vision in order to accommodate disabled, elderly or family visitors.

A spokesperson for the group behind the plans said: "Tourists visiting the island will undoubtedly walk through the town and stay close by, it is hoped that this will benefit the town and create a real community asset."

Details: www.tenbyisland.co.uk